Roasted acorn squash: Discover the ultimate recipe!
A delicious and healthy recipe for roasted acorn squash, perfect for a side dish or a main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the insides with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- If desired, drizzle maple syrup inside the squashes.
- Place the squashes cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle nuts or dried fruits inside the squashes before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg